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Old 12th March 2003 | 07:03
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One thing is certain though - if you are flying in icing conditions with the pitot heater off it definitely affects your ASI reading!!
SODPUD is the mnemonic for ASI over/underread with pitot/static blockage. Static Overreads in Descent - Pitot Underreads in Descent.
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